Ham and Squid: Traditional Korean Wedding Rituals

Compared to today’s expensive and fast-paced wedding hall Korean weddings, traditional weddings were long and had many colorful rituals.

Gunsan and Seonyu Island: Spontaneous Escape

Gunsan & Seonyu Island is the most beautiful, “magic” place to escape for a weekend jaunt, according to Ryu Hye-jung and her friend Cobi.

Not to be Missed: Taiwan Is a Beautiful, Yet Often Overlooked Destination

Victoria Lee found much to explore in the urban and natural spaces of Taiwan, still a hidden island gem.

Gwangju Writes: Ways of Looking at a Choco Pie

This poem is sure to change the way you look at, and think about, choco pies.

A Human Rights Mini-Forum Report:

Marieke Duchatteau is a human rights graduate student from the Netherlands. She believes that human rights starts with helping your family, friends & neighbors.

The Nature of Healing

Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital is gaining an excellent reputation, for medical expertise and the location which allows patients to enjoy nature.

United Nations Declares South Korea’s Mandatory HIV Testing for Foreigners Is Racial Discrimination

United Nations Declares South Korea’s Mandatory HIV Testing for Foreigners Is Racial Discrimination South Korea has come under fire in recent years for its treatment of immigrants, migrant workers and … Read More

Seagull/ 갈매기

Seagull By Cheon Sang-byeong   Sheer yearning transformed the seagull into a cloud.   In the blue sea’s name it dyed its white wings in the sky, evidently joyful;   … Read More